[SML] painting both sides of flooring

[alan bryson]

On Fri, Dec 9, 2016 at 1:03 PM, Riter, Andrew via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
. . .

When laying new flooring material, it is best to paint BOTH sides.  True or
False?


Andrew: If temporary, short run, not much fluctuation in temp/humidity, it
essentially doesn't matter. . .slap em down, use ring-shank nails where it
WILL bubble up. If you have the time and inclination for a hassle-less
flooring, then yes, paint both sides (AND EDGES) and install with a gap.
We lay strips of a waxed paper under the seams as we use our tempered
hardboard as a paintable show deck to prevent paint from affecting our
lovely stained pine floor.  Diligence in the steps of:  Acclimatizing your
panels and paint to the install area, even coating and sufficient drying of
the paint, and even gaps make for WAAAY less maintenance.


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alan bryson
Designer/Technical Director
Furman University Theatre Arts Department
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